We finally have an update for you on our lawsuit against the badly named Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) in New York! This past Friday, GOA secured a partial—yet significant—victory in our legal fight to repeal the onerous concealed carry restrictions enacted by Gov. Kathy Hochul. This battle is not …

The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) announced the addition of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) as co-counsel with Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors in its First Amendment case, National Rifle Association of America v. Maria T. Vullo. The case, which is one of the most closely watched First Amendment lawsuits …

Though workable, adaptor plates are a less-than-ideal solution to fitting myriad MRDS to factory-cut slides. Newer, innovative mounting systems and the gradual standardization of footprints continue to improve the situation. It’s interesting to note that the original, modern miniaturized optic suitable for mounting on a duty handgun slide—the Trijicon RMR—debuted 14 …

In the ever-evolving landscape of concealed-carry firearms, the market is filled with options which cater to a wide range of preferences and needs. Among the myriad choices, ten handguns have risen to prominence, capturing the attention of concealed carry practitioners across the United States. Are they the only good choices …

Another hunting season has come and (almost) gone, and if you’re anything like us, that means two things. First, of course, you’ve still got hunting on the brain, but second, you’re getting ready for Christmas. If those two interests happen to converge for a few of the loved ones on …

Colt has introduced the CBX Tac Hunter—a bolt-action hunting rifle with accuracy-enhancing features, targeted squarely toward avid hunters. The rifle is crafted to deliver tight groupings and reliable performance, for the confidence needed to take down targets at even far distances. The Tac Hunter is a hybrid rifle, offering the precision, …

While Springfield Armory has expanded its handgun line-up in many ways in recent years, notably with the SA-35, Hellcat Pro and Echelon, the company still retains a number of capable models in its XD line, and one of the best balances of power, size and features is its XD-M Elite 10 mm OSP. Watch our “American …

What do James Bond, John Wick, Jason Bourne and Jack Ryan all have in common? Besides the obvious, it’s the Walther P99. Used in more than 70 movies and more than 30 television shows, it has been a staple for screens big and small, for both heroes and villains, for …

Despite that the words “tactical” and “lever-action” may seem like an odd pairing, several manufacturers have proven that combining modern features with the fast handling of a lever gun is a winning combination. Ruger breathed life back into the Marlin brand with its re-introduction of the 1895 in 2022. The original SBL model, which was given …

On Dec. 2, a Los Angeles homeowner fought off several armed intruders with his handgun, possibly saving his own life and the lives of his grandmother and young son who were also in the home at the time. At about 5 a.m., four men, at least one of them armed, …